Events

Find fun Southern Indiana events and festivals

If you’re looking for fun things to do in southern Indiana, French Lick West Baden is a good place to start. In addition to our huge list of unique attractions, the local event calendar offers up plenty of enjoyable and family-friendly southern Indiana events, festivals, concerts and other experiences in this charming resort community. Whether you’re into arts and crafts, athletics, chocolate, food and drink, history, nature or all of the above, there’s a southern Indiana event happening here that you’ll love.

Entertaining activities might include lake tours, historical tours with afternoon tea, winery visits, farmer’s markets, seasonal festivals, train excursions and elephant encounters. Browse the French Lick West Baden event calendar to find the latest events and things to do in southern Indiana and click on each listing to learn more.

Circus History is deep rooted in French Lick with the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus once owned by Ed Ballard. An African elephant herd of three girls will be retreating at Wilstem Ranch, only 7 miles from French Lick.

Circus History is deep rooted in French Lick with the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus once owned by Ed Ballard. An African elephant herd of three girls will be retreating at Wilstem Ranch, only 7 miles from French Lick.

Meet, greet and feed the giraffes in the newest experience at Wilstem Ranch, an up close and personal giraffe encounter with two graceful giraffes. During an amazing 30 – 45-minute encounter with these peaceful animals, you will have the opportunity to take some magnificent photos, be transported to their new facility to learn a little more about them and feed them.

Meet, greet and feed the giraffes in the newest experience at Wilstem Ranch, an up close and personal giraffe encounter with two graceful giraffes. During an amazing 30 – 45-minute encounter with these peaceful animals, you will have the opportunity to take some magnificent photos, be transported to their new facility to learn a little more about them and feed them.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

The trucks are rolling into town for French Lick Resort's salute to the end of summer. Join them in the Event Center Plaza for a round-up of some of the best trucks in the region. With 10 gourmet trucks onsite, the event is sure to satisfy a wide range of culinary preferences and please any palate. While the official line-up is still being developed, you can expect a diverse sampling of foods and flavors. This event is open to the public and does not require tickets.

Make a day of it and bring the family; they will also have music and activities to round out the Labor Day fun.

The trucks are rolling into town for French Lick Resort's salute to the end of summer. Join them in the Event Center Plaza for a round-up of some of the best trucks in the region. With 10 gourmet trucks onsite, the event is sure to satisfy a wide range of culinary preferences and please any palate. While the official line-up is still being developed, you can expect a diverse sampling of foods and flavors. This event is open to the public and does not require tickets.

Make a day of it and bring the family; they will also have music and activities to round out the Labor Day fun.

*Reservations Required*
Sunday evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, catch up on the day, and enjoy life. And at what more beautiful place than the Pete Dye Mansion. Enjoy a Sunset Dinner all summer long.

*Reservations Required*
Sunday evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, catch up on the day, and enjoy life. And at what more beautiful place than the Pete Dye Mansion. Enjoy a Sunset Dinner all summer long.

Experience this breathtaking tour of Patoka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. Reservations recommended.

Experience this breathtaking tour of Patoka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. Reservations recommended.

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Indulge in wine and hors d’oeuvres in front of the iconic Rookwood Fireplace at West Baden Springs Hotel. Five wines will be featured from the U.S. and Europe, and will be paired with five appetizer courses.

Indulge in wine and hors d’oeuvres in front of the iconic Rookwood Fireplace at West Baden Springs Hotel. Five wines will be featured from the U.S. and Europe, and will be paired with five appetizer courses.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

*Reservations Required*
Sunday evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, catch up on the day, and enjoy life. And at what more beautiful place than the Pete Dye Mansion. Enjoy a Sunset Dinner all summer long.

*Reservations Required*
Sunday evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, catch up on the day, and enjoy life. And at what more beautiful place than the Pete Dye Mansion. Enjoy a Sunset Dinner all summer long.

Experience this breathtaking tour of Patoka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. Reservations recommended.

Experience this breathtaking tour of Patoka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. Reservations recommended.

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Enjoy the ultimate expression of West Baden Springs Hotel—the luxury of Europe with the warmth of home. Decadent desserts made in-house and served with expertly paired wine varietals from around the world; hosted by their very own wine expert.

Enjoy the ultimate expression of West Baden Springs Hotel—the luxury of Europe with the warmth of home. Decadent desserts made in-house and served with expertly paired wine varietals from around the world; hosted by their very own wine expert.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

Rub shoulders with some of the rich, famous, and notorious guests who visited West Baden Springs during its heyday in the ’teens and ’20s. On select Saturdays, Twilight Tours explore what it was like to be a guest of the West Baden Springs Hotel during its grand era

Rub shoulders with some of the rich, famous, and notorious guests who visited West Baden Springs during its heyday in the ’teens and ’20s. On select Saturdays, Twilight Tours explore what it was like to be a guest of the West Baden Springs Hotel during its grand era

*Reservations Required*
Sunday evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, catch up on the day, and enjoy life. And at what more beautiful place than the Pete Dye Mansion. Enjoy a Sunset Dinner all summer long.

*Reservations Required*
Sunday evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, catch up on the day, and enjoy life. And at what more beautiful place than the Pete Dye Mansion. Enjoy a Sunset Dinner all summer long.

Experience this breathtaking tour of Patoka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. Reservations recommended.

Experience this breathtaking tour of Patoka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. Reservations recommended.

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard- rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she's had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics "Bad Reputation," "I Love Rock 'N' Roll," "I Hate Myself For Loving You," and "Crimson and Clover."

Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard- rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she's had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics "Bad Reputation," "I Love Rock 'N' Roll," "I Hate Myself For Loving You," and "Crimson and Clover."

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

*Reservations Required*
Sunday evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, catch up on the day, and enjoy life. And at what more beautiful place than the Pete Dye Mansion. Enjoy a Sunset Dinner all summer long.

*Reservations Required*
Sunday evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, catch up on the day, and enjoy life. And at what more beautiful place than the Pete Dye Mansion. Enjoy a Sunset Dinner all summer long.

Experience this breathtaking tour of Patoka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. Reservations recommended.

Experience this breathtaking tour of Patoka Lake. Search for Osprey, Bald Eagles and other wildlife as you cruise the lake in style. Listen to stories from the past and learn about the history surrounding the 2nd largest man-made lake in Indiana. Reservations recommended.

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Embark on a 70-minute historical tour of West Baden Springs Hotel. You’ll be fascinated with the rich and entertaining legends and stories that are a part of the history of this elegant turn-of-the-century hotel. Then refresh yourself with a proper afternoon tea in the atrium featuring finger sandwiches, petit fours and scones served with a tasteful selection of gourmet teas.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

Enjoy the soothing sounds of live classical harp music as you delight in a proper afternoon tea, complete with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fours in the atrium. Sip and savor from a variety of gourmet teas sure to refresh you.

Be scared out of your boots in this eerie mansion gone ghoulish complete with spiders, creaking doors and startling creepiness. An actual ghost sighting is always a possibility at The Mansion any time of the year!

Be scared out of your boots in this eerie mansion gone ghoulish complete with spiders, creaking doors and startling creepiness. An actual ghost sighting is always a possibility at The Mansion any time of the year!